Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A vigilant resident called police August 21 after witnessing a vehicle burglary suspect have his way with multiple parked vehicles. The suspect, 42-year-old Ricardo Valencia of Bellflower, was arrested near Foothill Boulevard and Bixby Drive, caught in the act of burglarizing another vehicle, La Verne Police said.
Valencia was booked on suspicion of vehicle burglary, possession of burglary tools and vehicle tampering.
Valencia has already made an initial court appearance August 23. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A Pomona man was caught red-handed Friday morning after tunneling his way into a convenience store, but police surrounded the property and took him into custody. Rudy Mindiola, 49, was arrested after trying to hide from officers inside Inland Dairy Altadena, 2055 N. White Ave., just after 4 a.m. Mindiola’s plans were foiled by a burglary alarm, according to the La Verne Police Department.
Mindiola was booked on suspicion of commercial burglary and possessing burglary tools. He is being held in lieu of $20,000 bail. He is awaiting an August 21 appearance in Pomona Superior Court.
Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A would-be burglar was caught August 2 after he was spotted looking into vehicles at the Edwards Ls Verne Stadium 12.
Cameron Swain, 41, from Pomona, was safely taken into custody after fleeing officers who spotted him looking into vehicles in the Edwards lot, 1950 Foothill Blvd. After realizing he was spotted, Swain fled the officers on foot, according to La Verne Police in a written statement. “The officers chased after the male, and when they caught up to him, he decided to fight,” La Verne Police said. No officers, nor the suspect, were injured. Swain also had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested at 8:59 p.m., according to Los Angeles County booking records. Swain was additionally charged with felony resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Swain made an appearance in Pomona Superior Court August 6. |
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